AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFTC/Delivery Fees: DoorDash and Instacart are headed for a critical FTC fight over consumer fees, adding pressure on how much shoppers pay beyond the sticker price. Consumer Spending Squeeze: With Iran-war fuel shocks still in the mix, retailers say shoppers are cutting back on discretionary buys and even changing fill-up habits—less “fill to the top,” more “optimize.” Retail Recalls: Target recalled multiple Up&Up baby wipes after contamination concerns tied to harmful bacteria, urging families to stop using and return for refunds. Oil & Gas Watch: OPEC+ is set for a fourth oil quota increase, but Strait of Hormuz disruption keeps the market jumpy; meanwhile, GasBuddy reports show diesel and gas prices staying volatile at the county level. Health & Weight-Loss News: Eli Lilly reported new menopause-stage weight-loss results for Foundayo (orforglipron) in women. Food Safety: World Food Safety Day highlights unsafe food’s huge global toll, with updated hazard estimates. Travel/World Cup Consumer Angle: FIFA World Cup travel and stadium rules are driving more scrutiny of counterfeit merchandise and traveler costs.
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